Music is one of the most engaging and accessible ways to reach the Liberian people, so we’re working with a group of 12 popular local artists, who we brought together in 2013 as the Hipco Accountability Network, to share messages of accountability.
OP-ED: What Does a Clinton or Trump Presidency Mean for Africa?
As the two most unlikeable presidential candidates in US history go head-to-head in this week’s elections, it is clear that a Clinton or Trump presidency will result in few changes, if any, for the continent of Africa.
Op-Ed: Liberia Must Invest in Science and Technology
The recent DDoS attacks on Liberia may be the wakeup call Liberia needs in order to finally take action and invest in science in technology.
OP-ED: With Trump or Clinton Presidency, American Democracy Is Strong
Clinton or Trump, it’s the people’s choice. American democracy will still be strong and robust to withstand the stupidity or smartness of one person. It’s not by chance, but by the design of America’s democracy.
OP-ED: Has Lawmaking Turned into a Secret Exercise?
There has been a lot of buzz about Liberia’s so-called Affirmative Action bill. Organizations like UN Women have been touting the bill as “a step in the right direction towards guaranteeing the participation of women.â€
OP-ED: What Happened in Vegas is What Happens in Liberia
Over the past week and a half, my social media feeds have been flooded with pictures and musings from Liberian journalists in the United States, primarily as a result of a meeting of the Association of Liberian Journalists in the United States.
OP-ED: Infrastructure – A Foundation for Growth in Liberia
Recognizing the electricity needs across the continent, the U.S. government launched Power Africa in 2013 to increase access across sub-Saharan Africa, and MCC is making the largest Power Africa investment in Liberia to date.
OP-ED: Empower Liberians to Thrive in the 21st Century
Modern society is getting increasingly more dependent on computers and those same machines are replacing various minimum-wage jobs.